How To Begin Your Spiritual Practice

Getting clear on how you want to begin the development of your own spiritual practice is extremely important to ground yourself as you navigate through endless amounts of information on social media around spiritual practices and belief systems that you may encounter along your path. In this guide, I’ll provide you with practical, foundational steps to kickstart your spiritual practice. These tools are intended to be customized and upgraded as you continue to pursue your self-discovery to tailor to your own individual needs!

CREATE A SACRED SPACE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

Begin by designating a specific, comfortable place for your spiritual activities. This dedicated space can be indoors or outdoors, whether it's in your bedroom, a cozy corner, or a serene garden. This is where you'll focus your time and energy on meditation, relaxation, inspiration, grounding, and energy clearing.

DEVELOPING YOUR MEDITATION PRACTICE

Meditation is a powerful tool to connect with your inner self. It brings more awareness to your consciousness observation. As a beginner, it's essential to find a comfortable meditation technique. You can start with simple practices like focusing on your breath, exploring guided meditations, using tools like singing bowls or binaural beats, or even trying mindful walking to engage all your senses. Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to meditation; the key is to create a space for self-awareness of your actions, thoughts, and words.

BUILDING A DEEPER CONNECTION WITH YOURSELF THROUGH PASSION

Passion is your gateway to intuition and self-confidence. Express your passion through journaling, music, dance, singing, or other creative activities. Cultivating these hobbies allows you to welcome new energy into your life and establish a deeper connection with yourself.

CONNECTING WITH NATURE

Nature is a powerful ally in your spiritual journey. Spend quality time outdoors, whether it's a brief moment in your backyard, a leisurely stroll in a local park, or frequent hikes. Connecting with nature helps you stay present, rejuvenate your energy, and provides a simple mood boost when needed.

PROTECTING AND GROUNDING YOUR ENERGY

Incorporate daily boundaries into your spiritual practice, and it begins through our awareness of our feelings and actions when we are around different energies or people. A simple grounding technique can look like visualizing a radiant white light emanating from your heartspace, enveloping your physical body and your surroundings. As you become more comfortable, you can develop your own energy protection and grounding techniques or find ones that resonate more with you.

FOLLOWING YOUR CURIOSITY

Trust in what interests you, even if they take you outside your comfort zone. Balancing your exploration of the physical and metaphysical worlds by learning about topics that pique your curiosity will expand your knowledge and understanding as you progress on your journey.

Your spiritual journey is a personal and continuous process. Embrace it with patience and an open heart. As you explore, experiment, and listen to your inner wisdom, your path will unfold in the way that it is meant to. Remember to come back to these foundational tools whenever you feel lost on your path - sometimes it’s the simplest practices that can help you find clarity in your journey.